Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for South Ham events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in South Ham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Seasonal markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near South Ham
Festival paella catering for your event in South Ham
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater sports clubs and race days and school fairs and fundraisers.
Summer fairs around South Ham are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Community events around South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Across the RG22 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. South Ham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from South Ham to Reading (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east. School fairs, for a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Festival paella catering in RG22, RG21 and RG23 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). The countryside around South Ham includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Aldworth School (under half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in South Ham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Towns and villages near South Ham
Other catering in South Ham
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in South Ham have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in South Ham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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South Ham questions
Which station should guests use for South Ham?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in South Ham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you come to South Ham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including South Ham. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Plan seating near the food area
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in South Ham
One trader, many diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- Music and food festivals
Events in parks such as Eastrop Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff